Visionaries look to the future—and see infinite possibility.
They challenge the status quo—and make the impossible possible.
They boldly imagine a better world – and lead the charge to create it.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) was built on that same vision - of a better world - one without blood cancers.
Through Visionaries of the Year campaign, we are excited to recognize community leaders for being what we need most, visionaries. Visionaries of the Year is a philanthropic competition for highly motivated community leaders. Candidates and their team members raise funds for LLS in honor of local blood cancer survivors, our Honored Heroes. The title "Visionary of the Year" is awarded to the candidate whose team raises the most funds within their local community. The top Visionaries of the Year candidate in the country is awarded the national ‘Visionary of the Year’ title. As part of their journey, candidates and their teams will also choose a pillar of LLS’s mission – Research, Patient Education & Support, or Advocacy - to champion as they raise money.
Congratulations to this year’s candidate class. We are currently accepting nominations for next year. For additional information please contact your local LLS Staff Partner.
2024 Northeast Indiana Visionaries of the Year Winners
Visionary of the Year:
Emily Harris, co-owner of Two EE’s Winery & realtor with The Regan Ferguson Group
Runner-Up:
Kate Miller, President of Private Advisory at STAR Financial Bank
Team Member of the Year:
Lindsey Konkler, vocal coach and performer
Research Pillar Winner:
Rob Nierman, owner of Fallen Timbers Dentistry
Patient Education and Support Pillar Winner:
Leah Morgan, teacher with Southwest Allen County Schools
Policy and Advocacy Pillar Winner:
Erin Martin, Director of Retirement Training & Consumer Education with Ash Brokerage
Meet the Visionaries of the Year Northeast Indiana Candidates
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Contact
Kelsey Snyder, Campaign Development Manager
kelsey.snyder@lls.org
317-617-2614
Patti O'Neal, Campaign Development Director
patti.oneal@lls.org
Robin Springstead, Campaign Development Specialist
robin.springstead@lls.org